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Top rated hotels in Kota Kinabalu

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Hotel Oriental
3.5/526 Reviews
I stayed here with a friend before my flight back to the Philippines and boy I had the worst time. The hotel is too hidden. Literally at the back of warehouses! The parking was too small and my friend had a hard time finding a good spot. Its a rundown old hotel and OYO took over to give it a more ”modern” feel. There were no complimentary water or even toiletries. Only towels. No telephone inside the room to contact the front desk. No lift. You need to get ready for the stairs. You also need to pay the tourist tax if you are a foreigner but luckily my friend is Malaysian so its under his name. You get what you pay for. If you are on a tight budget and just want to sleep the night out you can just pick this one. You just have to really find it in the busy city and if you are not familiar, try Waze or Google maps. It helped us get to there.
Hotel Puri 36
3.6/56 Reviews
Very satisfied with the condition of the clean room, the available facilities and more...🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭
The Klagan Regency 1Borneo
4/58 Reviews
The breakfast was plentiful and the staff were friendly and friendly. The hotel is close to the University of Sabah and the Immigration Bureau. It is very convenient to play and apply for visas. It took a long time to get it when I needed water.
Tune Hotel - 1Borneo Kota Kinabalu
4.1/5459 Reviews
Although the room is small but well set - clean & tidy. The buffet breakfast is fine the pricing is within expectation. The reception counter service is excellent - well coordinated. 👌 Improvement- the bedsheets need to replace if it has foul smell . Thank You.
Courtyard Hotel 1Borneo
4.3/552 Reviews
This is a very clean hotel. They are doing renovations to maintain its quality. Front desk is very helpful. Rooms a nice clean and spacious. Breakfast is not huge but you won't go away hungry. Very close to several tasty restaurants and there is a coffee shop. Very nice mountain view at cafe level 6.
Global Residency
3.1/52 Reviews
Ok, just the toilet outside

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Kota Kinabalu Travel Guide

Looking for hotels in Kota Kinabalu? Trip.com is a great place to start. Planning a trip to Kota Kinabalu? You can stay 3-5 days at hotels in Kota Kinabalu without running out of things to do. Kota Kinabalu is a city with tons of tourist attractions. You'll never want to leave!

For those traveling for business and tourism, Kota Kinabalu International Airport is the preferred choice when visiting Kota Kinabalu.

Trip.com offers discounts of up to 20% on 376 boutique hotels in Kota Kinabalu. There are many well-known chain hotels in Kota Kinabalu. Novotel is the top choice of many travelers in Kota Kinabalu. Those who favor Novotel can choose a hotel under its name. The Magellan Sutera Resort Kota Kinabalu is one of the most popular hotels in Kota Kinabalu. The Pacific Sutera Hotel Kota Kinabalu is also one of the most frequently chosen hotels.

If you stay at a hotel in downtown Kota Kinabalu, nearby attractions like Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, Borneo Holiday and Vehicles Rental, Pu Toh Si Temple can be your first stop. For short trips in Kota Kinabalu, Pulau Tiga Park, Mantanani Islands, Mengalum Island are all good options. You can also visit top-rated attractions like Tanjung Aru Beach, Gaya Street. Upon departure, you can head to popular commercial areas like Centre Point Sabah, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, Imago Shopping Mall to buy souvenirs or travel accessories.

Average Temperature

• January to March: 28.92°C during the day, 25.04°C at night

• April to June: 30.06°C during the day, 26.11°C at night

• July to September: 29.55°C during the day, 25.65°C at night

• October to December: 29.14°C during the day, 25.36°C at night

Average seasonal Rainfall

• Spring: 76.23 cm

• Summer: 203.27 cm

• Autumn: 272.73 cm

• Winter: 296.83 cm

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